First Known Use: 15th century
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amity
noun am·i·ty \ˈa-mə-tē\
: a feeling of friendship : friendly relations between nations or groups
plural am·i·ties
Full Definition of AMITY
: friendship; especially : friendly relations between nations
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Origin of AMITY
Middle English amite, from Anglo-French amyté, from Medieval Latin amicitas, from Latin amicus friend — more at amiable
Related to AMITY
- Synonyms
- goodwill, benevolence, brotherhood, charity, cordiality, cordialness, fellowship, friendliness, friendship, gemütlichkeit, good-fellowship, kindliness, neighborliness
- Antonyms
- ill will, malevolence, venom
AMITIES Defined for Kids
amity
noun am·i·ty \ˈa-mə-tē\
Definition of AMITY for Kids
: a feeling of friendship <amity between nations>
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